| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $37.40 | 6.583% | $39.862 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.35 | 11.392% | $36.0353 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.72 | 8.313% | $134.0048 | $134.00 | $134.00 | $134.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.57 | 7.321% | $66.0775 | $66.08 | $66.10 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.97 | 5.379% | $210.7264 | $210.73 | $210.75 | $210.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.58 | 8.231% | $36.344 | $36.34 | $36.35 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.71 | 13.254% | $74.4192 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.30 | $597.4692 | $597.47 | $597.50 | $597.40 | |